Mombasa toCape Town

This cruise along the eastern African coast is an opportunity to see the Big Five, Table Mountain and the Valley of a Thousand Hills; to experience life on a laid-back Indian Ocean isle and amid the wilderness of the southern African veld. African, Indian, and Arab influences blend together in exotic Zanzibar, and cosmopolitan Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Mombasa, often called the Gateway to Kenya, is the country's most historic city and the largest port on Africa's Coral Coast. Located on Mombasa Island, the city can be traced back to the 11th century. Settlements began to thrive here due to the excellent deep-water harbour and its protected position. In an effort to consolidate their hold on the European trade with India and Southeast Asia, the Portuguese built a formidable fortress here in the late 16th century. Several changes were made after the Omanis took Fort Jesus at the end of the 17th century. Today the impressive structure still dominates the entrance to the old harbour.

Pre-Post Cruise Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya

December 21st, 2015MondayZanzibar, Tanzania8:00 AM5:00 PMSHOW+

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island, is separated from the East African coast by a 22-mile (35-km) wide channel. The name itself evokes romantic associations - the aroma of spices, a maze of narrow streets, oriental architecture, carved doors and wooden Arab chests. A mystical island of legends, mere mention brings to mind the names of great seafarers and explorers, of riches, tragedies and famous people. A host of different nationalities have occupied Zanzibar, and all have contributed to the island's turbulent history. From its shores, Burton, Speke, Krapf and Livingstone set out on their quest to explore the interior of Africa and Vasco da Gama stopped here in 1502 en route to India.

December 22nd, 2015TuesdayDay at Sea

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island, is separated from the East African coast by a 22-mile (35-km) wide channel. The name itself evokes romantic associations - the aroma of spices, a maze of narrow streets, oriental architecture, carved doors and wooden Arab chests. A mystical island of legends, mere mention brings to mind the names of great seafarers and explorers, of riches, tragedies and famous people. A host of different nationalities have occupied Zanzibar, and all have contributed to the island's turbulent history. From its shores, Burton, Speke, Krapf and Livingstone set out on their quest to explore the interior of Africa and Vasco da Gama stopped here in 1502 en route to India.

December 23rd, 2015WednesdayDzaoudzi, Mayotte8:00 AM6:00 PMSHOW+

Dzaoudzi, Mayotte

The Comores archipelago lies at the entrance to the Mozambique Channel, some 300 miles north of the tip of Madagascar and about the same distance from the East African coast. Geographically, the Comores comprise four islands: Grande Comore, Anjouan, Moheli and Mayotte. Politically, the first three are part of the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros having declared their independence from France in 1975, while Mayotte chose to remain French as a Collectivité Territoriale. This allows the Mahorais to enjoy a legal minimum wage established by France, which is six times the average wage of that of the independent Comoros, as well as surfaced roads, schools and a program to control malaria.

Nosy Bé, meaning Big Island in the Malagasy language, lies just a stone's throw off Madagascar's northwest coast. It is a remote and exotic destination. With its deserted beaches, rustic hotels and unhurried pace, it attracts travellers looking for a laid-back vacation. The fertile island is the centre for the production of perfume essence from the ylang-ylang trees. The heady scent of their flowers gave Nosy Bé the name "Perfumed Isle." Other local products include sugar cane, coffee, vanilla and pepper; they are grown for export in large plantations. Hellville, the island’s main town and port, is situated in a sheltered bay. It is named after a former French governor, Admiral de Hell.

December 25th, 2015FridayDay at Sea

Nosy Be / Komba, Madagascar

Nosy Bé, meaning Big Island in the Malagasy language, lies just a stone's throw off Madagascar's northwest coast. It is a remote and exotic destination. With its deserted beaches, rustic hotels and unhurried pace, it attracts travellers looking for a laid-back vacation. The fertile island is the centre for the production of perfume essence from the ylang-ylang trees. The heady scent of their flowers gave Nosy Bé the name "Perfumed Isle." Other local products include sugar cane, coffee, vanilla and pepper; they are grown for export in large plantations. Hellville, the island’s main town and port, is situated in a sheltered bay. It is named after a former French governor, Admiral de Hell.

December 26th, 2015SaturdayTulear, Madagascar1:00 PM6:00 PMSHOW+

Tulear, also known as Toliary and Toliara, is situated on the southwest coast of the island of Madagascar, a wild area of semi-desert, the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region and the Toliara province. Located in the Southern Dry Forest, Tulear reminds one of an "old west" town with its dry air and dusty streets. This vast and diverse area is home to the Antandroy "people of the thorns" on the coast, to the nomadic Vezo fishermen, the Mahafaly renowned for their funerary art and to the north, the mysterious bush-dwelling Mikea. The people of the dry south or androy differ from all other Malagasy in that they do not cultivate rice.

December 27th, 2015SundayDay at Sea

Tulear, also known as Toliary and Toliara, is situated on the southwest coast of the island of Madagascar, a wild area of semi-desert, the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region and the Toliara province. Located in the Southern Dry Forest, Tulear reminds one of an "old west" town with its dry air and dusty streets. This vast and diverse area is home to the Antandroy "people of the thorns" on the coast, to the nomadic Vezo fishermen, the Mahafaly renowned for their funerary art and to the north, the mysterious bush-dwelling Mikea. The people of the dry south or androy differ from all other Malagasy in that they do not cultivate rice.

December 28th, 2015MondayMaputo, Mozambique8:00 AM3:00 PMSHOW+

Maputo, Mozambique

For centuries Mozambique, with one of the longest and most beautiful coastlines in Africa (1,562 mi/2,514 km), has been a magnet for foreign travelers. Maputo, formerly Lourenço Marques, is the laid-back capital, an incongruous mix of outdoor restaurants and cafés, palm-lined streets, an elegant promenade with ritzy villas, and once-grand colonial buildings, which often sit side-by-side with shanties and hideous concrete Soviet-style buildings dating back to the 1950s, when Russia and Cuba had a finger in the political pie here. The daring Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama came here on his way to India in the early 1500s, followed by Arab and Indian traders dealing in gold, slaves, and ivory.

December 29th, 2015TuesdayRichards Bay, South Africa7:00 AM

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Richards Bay, South Africa

Founded in the 1880s, during the Anglo-Zulu colonial wars, Richards Bay was named after British Rear Admiral Sir Frederick William Richards, who landed a naval force here. An early claim to fame came in 1891, when colonial adventurer John Dunn killed a 22-foot crocodile in the estuary still one of the largest ever documented but the town remained a backwater with a population of less than 200 people until as recently as 1968. Today, Richards Bay is the major port in the region and is adjacent to significant mineral deposits, which have contributed to the town's massive growth. Visitors may be more interested in what awaits beyond in the hinterland.

December 30th, 2015WednesdayRichards Bay, South Africa11:00 PMSHOW+

Richards Bay, South Africa

Founded in the 1880s, during the Anglo-Zulu colonial wars, Richards Bay was named after British Rear Admiral Sir Frederick William Richards, who landed a naval force here. An early claim to fame came in 1891, when colonial adventurer John Dunn killed a 22-foot crocodile in the estuary still one of the largest ever documented but the town remained a backwater with a population of less than 200 people until as recently as 1968. Today, Richards Bay is the major port in the region and is adjacent to significant mineral deposits, which have contributed to the town's massive growth. Visitors may be more interested in what awaits beyond in the hinterland.

December 31st, 2015ThursdayDurban, South Africa8:00 AM11:00 PMSHOW+

Durban, South Africa

As one of the few natural harbors on Africa's east coast, Durban developed as a port city after the first European settlers landed in 1824 with the intention of establishing a trading post. It's the busiest port in South Africa as it exports large volumes of sugar and is home to the country's largest import and export facility for the motor industry, and now it's become a busy cruise port. It's also a place steeped in history and culture. Gandhi lived and practiced law here, and Winston Churchill visited as a young man. It's home to the largest number of Indians outside India.

January 01st, 2016FridayDay at Sea

Durban, South Africa

As one of the few natural harbors on Africa's east coast, Durban developed as a port city after the first European settlers landed in 1824 with the intention of establishing a trading post. It's the busiest port in South Africa as it exports large volumes of sugar and is home to the country's largest import and export facility for the motor industry, and now it's become a busy cruise port. It's also a place steeped in history and culture. Gandhi lived and practiced law here, and Winston Churchill visited as a young man. It's home to the largest number of Indians outside India.

Port Elizabeth, or PE, may not have the range of attractions found in Cape Town or on the Garden Route, but there are some beautiful beaches (although beach conditions are best here early in the day in summer) and some wonderfully preserved historic buildings in the older part of the city, called Central. A large part of the town's charm lies in its small size and quiet environment, but PE is not a total sleepy hollow. The Boardwalk complex near the beach has restaurants, cafés, theater, and casino, and Parliament Street in Central, which has recently been pedestrianized, has a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.

January 03rd, 2016SundayDay at Sea

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Port Elizabeth, or PE, may not have the range of attractions found in Cape Town or on the Garden Route, but there are some beautiful beaches (although beach conditions are best here early in the day in summer) and some wonderfully preserved historic buildings in the older part of the city, called Central. A large part of the town's charm lies in its small size and quiet environment, but PE is not a total sleepy hollow. The Boardwalk complex near the beach has restaurants, cafés, theater, and casino, and Parliament Street in Central, which has recently been pedestrianized, has a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.

January 04th, 2016MondayCape Town, South Africa7:00 AM

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Cape Town, South Africa

Sheltered beneath the familiar shape of Table Mountain, the historic city of Cape Town is instantly recognizable, and few cities in the world possess its beauty and style. A stroll through the lovely city center reveals Cape Town's three centuries as the sea link between Europe and the East. Elegant Cape Dutch buildings, characterized by big whitewashed gables, often a thatch roof, and shuttered windows, abut imposing monuments to Britain's imperial legacy. In the Bo-Kaap neighborhood the call to prayer echoes from minarets while the sweet tang of Malay curry wafts through the cobbled streets.

January 05th, 2016TuesdayCape Town, South AfricaSHOW+

Cape Town, South Africa

Sheltered beneath the familiar shape of Table Mountain, the historic city of Cape Town is instantly recognizable, and few cities in the world possess its beauty and style. A stroll through the lovely city center reveals Cape Town's three centuries as the sea link between Europe and the East. Elegant Cape Dutch buildings, characterized by big whitewashed gables, often a thatch roof, and shuttered windows, abut imposing monuments to Britain's imperial legacy. In the Bo-Kaap neighborhood the call to prayer echoes from minarets while the sweet tang of Malay curry wafts through the cobbled streets.

Ira Feldman, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, has had a long and varied career where he combined his interests in law, lecturing, traveling, maritime history and photography. He has recently retired from a long and fulfilling practice of law, spending many years as a partner in a large law firm and later being professor and the director of a family law clinic at the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
During this time, Ira also enjoyed traveling around the world as a Destination Consultant and lecturer with several major cruise lines where he presented information on the various ports of call as well as presenting a series of enrichment lectures on travel photography.
Having studied photography with the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nikon School and with National Geographic, Ira has developed a series of lectures coupled with escorted shore excursions with the goal of bringing home those perfect travel photographs.
Ira has published five books on travel photography and exhibited his photographs at the Cultural Center of Chicago, The Harris Bank Trust, Frosch Travel, The Elephant Room, Gallery 37, the Bon Ami Gallery in Soho and, of course, Silversea Cruises. In 2012, He was elected a fellow in the Chicago Photography Collective.
Early on in his professional career, Ira joined the United States Coast Guard, where he taught navigation and maritime history to Coast Guard and Naval cadets. As a result of his Coast Guard experience, he was able to qualify to become a licensed captain and ship’s master with the United States Merchant Marine.
Of course, his greatest passion in life is his wife, Christine, who often travels with him, his two children and two grandchildren.

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Explore the exquisite undersea beauty of Mayotte during this unforgettable, half-day snorkelling excursion.

Depart the pier aboard a Zodiac boat for the picturesque ride to one of the pristine snorkelling locales off the north or south coast of the island. Upon arrival, begin your guided snorkelling session in the crystal-clear water. Along the way, marvel at the abundant coral species, colourful fish, marine sponges, shellfish, nude branches, centipedes, and slugs. Assistance is provided on the boat and in the water.

Following your snorkelling session, local fruit juice and light snacks are served on board the Zodiac before commencing the return ride back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the Zodiac boat. This tour is recommended for guests who are proficient swimmers, and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach or boat shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear and a towel from the ship. Operation of this tour is dependent on weather conditions.

Embrace the incredibly scenic beauty of Mayotte during this memorable, half-day excursion to Petite Terre and the Dziani Lake.

Petite Terre and Dziani Lake

Depart the pier in Grand Terre Island for the short ferry-ride across the channel to Petite Terre Island. Upon arrival at this small island, board your awaiting coach and drive across the village of Labattoir en route to the entrance of the path leading to Dziani Lake. This beautiful volcanic lake is located in an old crater, and filled with emerald green water. The water in the crater is twice as salty as the Indian Ocean, and volcanic gasses bubble through it. Take a guided walk up to the summit, where some free time is made available to take in spectacular panoramic views of the crater and Grande Terre.

Badamiers

Next, walk back down the path, re-board your coach and proceed to Badamiers, where the road rises gently to a path encircling the lake. Along the way, marvel at the picturesque beauty of Dzaoudzi, Grande Terre in the distance and the turquoise waters of the great north-eastern coral reef.

Local Restaurant and Market

Your drive continues on to a local restaurant, where a refreshment stop is made for fruit juice and a tropical fruit snack. Afterward, visit a local market to explore the locally-grown fruit, vegetables and spices, including cassava, or 'maniocs', plantains, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and more. Following your visit, drive back to the ferry and commence the short ferry-ride back to the pier in Grand Terre.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over uneven terrain and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the ferry-boat. This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition, and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent and water from the ship.

Experience the undersea treasures of Mayotte without getting wet during this scenic and memorable glass-bottom boat excursion.

Depart the pier aboard a glass-bottom boat for the picturesque ride to the Barrier Reef. Upon arrival, proceed to the 'Pass en S', a renowned diving location situated directly along the Barrier Reef. As your captain plies the ancient riverbed, learn about this natural marine reserve and view its abundant coral species, colourful fish and diverse marine life. At the conclusion of your visit, commence the return ride back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of activity, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the boat. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair; however, guests must be able to transfer from the wheelchair to the boat with minimal assistance. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with boat shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear and insect repellent from the ship.

Discover the natural splendour, rich history and centuries-old traditions of Mayotte during a full-day excursion around this exquisite island.

Botanical Gardens

Depart the pier for the scenic drive down the east coast of the island, with a few stops along the way to admire Mayotte's picturesque beauty. Your drive then turns west and proceeds through lush vegetation en route to the Botanical Gardens, which dates from Colonial times and is run by the General Counsil of Mayotte. This lovely landmark is more than 4.9 acres (two hectares) in size, and features magnificent orchids, tropical flora and fauna, and spice gardens filled with fragrant cinnamon, ylang ylang and more.

Boueni's Bay and the Red Padzas

Next, re-board your coach and drive down the island's beautiful west coast. Pass by Boueni's Bay and continue on to Dapani, located on the south coast of the island. Upon arrival, marvel at the breath-taking Red Padzas, where the red earth, greenery, surrounding vegetation and blue lagoon combine to create a truly unforgettable sight. A stop is made to climb the stone stairway to the top, which offers spectacular panoramic views of your surrounds.

Bandrélé Mangrove

Your tour continues up the east coast of the island to the Bandrélé Mangrove. Here, learn about the art of salt-making by the Salt Queens, or 'Mama Shingos'. This ancestral technique is quite unique and completely natural, and creates salt that has a unique taste and is pure white in colour.

Lunch and Folkloric Show

Following your visit, proceed for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Bambo Islet, which boasts long, beautiful, white-sand beaches and a magnificent baobab tree. Your lunch is accompanied by a women's folkloric show featuring music with local musical instruments known as 'mbiwis'. After lunch and some free time on the beach, re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity and walking on uneven terrain and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and access the top of the Red Padzas. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent and raingear from the ship.

Duration: 7 Hours | Schedule: Morning | Code: DZA-B

Silver Cloud

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Spacious yet intimate, designed to cross oceans and yet able to slip up rivers and into hidden harbours with ease, the yacht-like Silver Cloud carries just 296 guests in incomparable comfort and style. Combining spacious ocean-view suites and private verandas with stunning dining and entertainment options, our inaugural ship launched a new ocean standard and continues to epitomize Silversea’s vision of world-class cruise accommodations, service and amenities. Join us and come home to warmth and welcome anywhere in the world desire takes you.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa and inoculation requirements for Kenya and Tanzania. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all appropriate visas before your cruise.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE NAIROBI

On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the local Silversea representative is on hand to greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Dinner this evening is under your own arrangement.

Overnight at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel.

DAY 2: NAIROBI / NGORONGORO

After breakfast , check out and store the excess baggage that cannot accompany you with the hotel. The local representative is on hand to assist with your transfer to Wilson Airport and check in for your flight to Manyara (via Kilimanjaro). As you change planes in Kilimanjaro, you are provided with a packed picnic lunch and assisted toward your onward flight to Manyara. Please note that you will not likely see Mount Kilimanjaro from the airport, however you may see it during landing or takeoff.

On arrival at Manyara airstrip, you are met and transferred through the renowned Ngorongoro Crater area en route to the charming Manor at Ngorongoro.

The Manor at Ngorongoro is reminiscent of an elegant, up country farm home in the Cape Dutch style of architecture. With its 20 luxurious guest cottage suites, guests enjoy a luxury safari experience fusing East African safari hospitality with old world Afro-European architecture, and decor. Each suite has a private courtyard and deck, indoor and out door fireplaces, en suite bathrooms with traditional bath tubs and showers.

Dinner is enjoyed at the Manor. Overnight at The Manor at Ngorongoro

DAY 3: NGORONGORO CRATER

After breakfast, depart for a full day in the crater, with picnic lunch provided.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers 2286 square kilometres (892 square miles) and encompasses the volcanic area around the Ngorongoro Crater - including the still active volcano of Oldonyo Lengai and the famous Olduvai Gorge. Its centrepiece, the Ngorongoro Crater, is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and the first sight of it is breathtaking. The floor of the crater is only 100 square miles but is home to around 30,000 animals, with a high concentration of predators.

After spending most of the day in the crater , proceed to a visit of a local Maasai Village. Thereafter return to the Manor and take some time to relax before meeting the rest of the guests for sundowners, followed by dinner.

Overnight at The Manor at Ngorongoro

DAY 4: NGORONGORO / NAIROBI

Following an early breakfast , check out and transfer to Manyara airstrip for your return flights to Nairobi. You will once again fly via the airport at Kilimanjaro. A Silversea representative is on hand to assist and provide packed picnic lunches.

Upon arrival at Nairobi airport, you are met again by the local representative and directed to your waiting vehicles. Check in once again at the Norfolk Hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Dinner this evening is on your own arrangements.

Overnight at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi

DAY 5: NAIROBI / MOMBASA

Following breakfast, check out and enjoy a half day city tour, before continuing to the Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mombasa.

On arrival at Moi International Airport, you are met by the local representative and transferred to the ship with a brief orientation tour provided en-route.

Bon Voyage!

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Program Inclusions:

·2 nights at The Manor at Ngorongoro - Standard room category

·2 nights at Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel - Deluxe room category

·Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

·2 drinks per person with lunches & dinners (choice of local beer, house wine and soft drinks)

·Game drives as stated above in open 4x4 vehicles safari vehicles

·Park entrances fees to Ngorongoro

·English-speaking driver guide on transfers

·Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 suitcase per person

·Mineral water during game viewing drives (2 x 500 ml bottles per person per day)

Flight durations may vary due to changes in flight schedules. Rest assured that Silversea's local representative will make the best possible reservations for our guests.

Upgrade to Ngorongoro Grande Explorer for only USD $870 per person/double occupancy*.

Comparison of Ngorongoro Explorer vs Ngorogoro Grande Explorer

The following are the highlights of the features for each level of service:

Ngorongoro Explorer:

Nairobi - Deluxe Room at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

Accommodations at The Manor at Ngorogoro - located on the edge of the conservation area, a 20 - 30 minute drive to the edge of the crater

Economy-class air from Nairobi to Mombasa

Ngorongoro Grande Explorer:

Nairobi - Deluxe Room at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

Accommodations at the Ngorogoro Crater Lodge - located right on the edge of the crater with panoramic views of the crater floor

Business-class air from Nairobi to Mombasa

*in Sterling: £500 ; in Euro: €630; in Australian Dollars: A$930 - based on per person/double occupancy

Luggage Information:

On all safari flights (i.e. Nairobi / Manyara / Nairobi), luggage should be packed in a soft-sided bag, and should not exceed 15kg (33 lbs). Additional pieces can be stored at the hotel in Nairobi during your time in the bush. For the flight from Nairobi to Mombasa on Day 5, economy-class passengers are allowed two pieces of 23kg (50Ibs) each whose total dimensions shall not exceed 158cms (62 inches) (L+W+H) for each bag. Any charges by the airline for additional/overweight luggage are the responsibility of the guest.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Kenya & Tanzania. Currently, U.S. & UK citizens may secure their Kenyan and Tanzanian visas upon arrival. This service is subject to change and may result in a longer wait at your arrival airports. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all other appropriate visas before your cruise.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Accommodations can be made for guests who have limited mobility or are confined to a wheelchair. In these cases, guests will travel on a private itinerary that varies from the program outlined above.

Please note:

Please note that all the animals are wild, and are not kept in enclosures. As such wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

The contents and order of activities of this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. Changes may be due to prevailing weather conditions and/or the movement of wildlife on the Game Reserve. Weather can be cool during early morning game drives in open vehicles when a windbreaker comes in handy. During the day, it can get extremely hot and sunhats, sun block and sunglasses are imperative. Remember to bring your camera and binoculars. Game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain making for 'bumpy' rides, and therefore are not recommended for anyone with back problems. This Land Adventure brings you close to nature; insects and other environmental exposure should be anticipated.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. This program is subject to a 100% penalty for any cancellation notices received 90 days or less prior to sailing.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa and inoculation requirements for Kenya and Tanzania. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all appropriate visas before your cruise.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE NAIROBI

On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the local Silversea representative is on hand to greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Dinner this evening is under your own arrangement.

Overnight at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

DAY 2: NAIROBI / NGORONGORO

After breakfast, check out and store the excess baggage that cannot accompany you with the hotel. The local representative is on hand to assist with your transfer to Wilson Airport and check in for your flight to Manyara (via Kilimanjaro). As you change planes in Kilimanjaro, you are provided with a packed picnic lunch and assisted toward your onward flight to Manyara. Please note that you will not likely see Mount Kilimanjaro from the airport, however you may see it during landing or takeoff.

On arrival in Manyara airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the renowned Ngorongoro Crater area. Once there, proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for check in, and then time at leisure to experience this unforgettable property.

Perched above cool, swirling mists on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, the sumptuous safari suites at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offer breath-taking views. Inspired in design by the Maasai mud and stick manyatta, or homestead, this is without doubt one of the most spectacular lodges in Africa.

Three separate and intimate camps totalling just 30 suites are reminiscent of a bygone era.

Dinner is served at the Lodge. Overnight at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

DAY 3: NGORONGORO CRATER

After breakfast, depart for a full day in the crater, with picnic lunch provided.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers 2286 square kilometres (892 square miles) and encompasses the volcanic area around the Ngorongoro Crater - including the still active volcano of Oldonyo Lengai and the famous Olduvai Gorge. Its centrepiece, the Ngorongoro Crater, is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and the first sight of it is breathtaking. The floor of the crater is only 100 square miles but is home to around 30,000 animals, with a high concentration of predators.

After spending most of the day in the crater, proceed to a visit of a local Maasai Village. Thereafter return to the Lodge and take some time to relax before meeting the rest of the guests for sundowners, followed by dinner.

Overnight at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

DAY 4: NGORONGORO / NAIROBI

Following an early breakfast, check out and transfer to Manyara airstrip for your return flights to Nairobi. You will once again fly via the airport at Kilimanjaro. A Silversea representative is on hand to assist and provide packed picnic lunches.

Upon arrival at Nairobi airport, you are met again by the local representative and directed to your waiting vehicles. Check in once again at the Norfolk Hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Dinner this evening is on your own arrangements.

Overnight at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi

DAY 5: NAIROBI / MOMBASA

Following breakfast, check out and enjoy a half day city tour, before continuing to the Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mombasa. Your seats are in business-class for this segment.

On arrival at Moi International Airport, you are met by the local representative and transferred to the ship with a brief orientation tour provided en-route.

Bon Voyage!

For rates and availability please contact Silversea Cruises

Program Inclusions:

·2 nights at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge - Standard room category

·2 nights at Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel - Deluxe room category

·Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

·2 drinks per person with lunches & dinners (choice of local beer, house wine and soft drinks)

·Game drives as stated above in open 4x4 vehicles safari vehicles

·Park entrances fees to Ngorongoro

·English-speaking driver guide on transfers

·Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 suitcase per person

·Mineral water during game viewing drives (2 x 500 ml bottles per person per day)

Flight durations may vary due to changes in flight schedules. Rest assured that Silversea's local representative will make the best possible reservations for our guests.

Luggage Information:

On all safari flights (i.e. Nairobi / Manyara / Nairobi), luggage should be packed in a soft-sided bag, and should not exceed 15kg (33 lbs). Additional pieces can be stored at the hotel in Nairobi during your time in the bush. For the flight from Mombasa to Nairobi on Day 1, business-class passengers are allowed two pieces of 32kgs (70lbs) each whose three dimensions shall not exceed a total of 158cms (62 inches) (L+W+H) for each bag.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Kenya & Tanzania. Currently, U.S. & UK citizens may secure their Kenyan and Tanzanian visas upon arrival. This service is subject to change and may result in a longer wait at your arrival airports. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all other appropriate visas before your cruise.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Accommodations can be made for guests who have limited mobility or are confined to a wheelchair. In these cases, guests will travel on a private itinerary that varies from the program outlined above.

Please note:

Please note that all the animals are wild, and are not kept in enclosures. As such wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

The contents and order of activities of this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. Changes may be due to prevailing weather conditions and/or the movement of wildlife on the Game Reserve. Weather can be cool during early morning game drives in open vehicles when a windbreaker comes in handy. During the day, it can get extremely hot and sunhats, sun block and sunglasses are imperative. Remember to bring your camera and binoculars. Game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain making for 'bumpy' rides, and therefore are not recommended for anyone with back problems. This Land Adventure brings you close to nature; insects and other environmental exposure should be anticipated.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. This program is subject to a 100% penalty for any cancellation notices received 90 days or less prior to sailing.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa and inoculation requirements for Kenya and Tanzania. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all appropriate visas before your cruise.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE NAIROBI

On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the local Silversea representative is on hand to greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Dinner this evening is under your own arrangement.

Overnight at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel.

DAY 2: NAIROBI / SERENGETI

After breakfast , check out and store your excess baggage that cannot accompany you at the hotel. The local representative is on hand to assist with your transfer to Wilson Airport and check in for your flight to Serengeti (via Kilimanjaro). As you change planes in Kilimanjaro, you are provided with a packed picnic lunch and assisted toward your onward flight to Serengeti. Please note that you will not likely see Mount Kilimanjaro from the airport, however you may see it during landing or takeoff.

On arrival at Seronera airstrip, you are met and transferred through the renowned Serengeti National Park en route to the Four Seasons Lodge, enjoying a game-viewing drive en-route.

The Serengeti is arguably the most famous national park in the world; it perhaps defines the safari experience as surely as the wildlife that inhabit it. The famous short and long grass plains of the south slowly unfurl into the Acacia savannah of the central area, the hilly, more densely wooded areas of the north, and the extensive woodland in the western corridor, each with its own resident variations of African wildlife. The principal attraction of the Serengeti is the passing of the wildebeest migration: 1½ million wildebeest, and a retinue comprised of hundreds of thousands of zebra, gazelle and other plains game that follow close behind, stalked by the inevitable predators who make the most of the 'feast' close at hand.

The Four Seasons Lodge perfectly combines the intimacy of a lodge and the indulgence expected of a luxury hotel. Nestled within the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, in the vicinity of the great annual migration, the Four Seasons Lodge is a dream African hideaway offering spectacular views of wildlife, an active watering hole and superior accommodations.

Note: The precise timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge. Overnight at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

DAY 3: SERENGETI

After breakfast, depart on a full day game viewing outing, accompanied by an experienced driver who also serves as your guide, thanks to his or her knowledge of the local area and its wildlife. Lunch boxes are available for a Four Seasons dining experience in the heart of the Serengeti, which is home to millions of stunning wildebeests during the migration period, as well as numerous species of birds and mammals, especially the big cats: leopards, cheetahs and lions.

Dinner is served again this evening at the lodge. Overnight at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

DAY 4: SERENGETI / NAIROBI

Following an early breakfast , check out and transfer to Seronera airstrip for your return flights to Nairobi. You will once again fly via the airport at Kilimanjaro. A Silversea representative is on hand to assist and provide packed picnic lunches.

Upon arrival at Nairobi airport, you are met again by the local representative and directed to your waiting vehicles. Check in once again at the Norfolk Hotel. After you have had time to freshen up, enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the hotel. Dinner this evening is on your own arrangements.

Overnight at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi

DAY 5: NAIROBI / MOMBASA

Following breakfast, check out and enjoy a half day city tour, before continuing to the Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mombasa.

On arrival at Moi International Airport, you are met by the local representative and transferred to the ship with a brief orientation tour provided en-route.

Bon Voyage!

For rates and availability please contact Silversea Cruises

Program Inclusions:

·2 nights at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

·2 nights at Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

·Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

·2 drinks per person with lunches & dinners (choice of local beer, house wine and soft drinks)

·Game drives as stated above in open 4x4 vehicles safari vehicles

·Park entrances fees to Serengeti

·English-speaking driver guide on transfers

·Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 suitcase per person

·Mineral water during game viewing drives (2 x 500 ml bottles per person per day)

Flight durations may vary due to changes in flight schedules. Rest assured that Silversea's local representative will make the best possible reservations for our guests.

Luggage Information:

On all safari flights (i.e. Nairobi / Serengeti / Nairobi), luggage should be packed in a soft-sided bag, and should not exceed 15kg (33 lbs). Additional pieces can be stored at the hotel in Nairobi during your time in the bush. For the flight from Nairobi to Mombasa on Day 5, economy-class passengers are allowed two pieces of 23kg (50Ibs) each whose total dimensions shall not exceed 158cms (62 inches) (L+W+H) for each bag. Any charges by the airline for additional/overweight luggage are the responsibility of the guest.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Kenya & Tanzania. Currently, U.S. & UK citizens may secure their Kenyan and Tanzanian visas upon arrival. This service is subject to change and may result in a longer wait at your arrival airports. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all other appropriate visas before your cruise.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Accommodations can be made for guests who have limited mobility or are confined to a wheelchair. In these cases, guests will travel on a private itinerary that varies from the program outlined above.

Please note:

Please note that all the animals are wild, and are not kept in enclosures. As such wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

The contents and order of activities of this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. Changes may be due to prevailing weather conditions and/or the movement of wildlife on the Game Reserve. Weather can be cool during early morning game drives in open vehicles when a windbreaker comes in handy. During the day, it can get extremely hot and sunhats, sun block and sunglasses are imperative. Remember to bring your camera and binoculars. Game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain making for 'bumpy' rides, and therefore are not recommended for anyone with back problems. This Land Adventure brings you close to nature; insects and other environmental exposure should be anticipated.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. This program is subject to a 100% penalty for any cancellation notices received 90 days or less prior to sailing.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be the best-known luxury hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which still has its own private tropical gardens. The landmark historic hotel in Nairobi is still the traditional starting point for African safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's popular meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning till late evening.

Fairmont The Norfolk, a luxury Nairobi hotel, was expanded in 1999 and subsequently renovated in time for its centennial celebrations in 2004. The Delamere & Acacia Wing were refurbished in 2012 to give the rooms a modern touch, whilst preserving their charm and unique personality.

Silversea is proud to include this property as part of our Grande Hotel program. Accommodations, breakfast, taxes, one private transfer (between Nairobi airport & hotel) and a small group transfer (back to Nairobi airport) are included.

Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Its 80 squared metre bedrooms each have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills. Lofty, expansive rooms with vast, bright en-suite bathrooms are characteristic of our boutique hotel's wonderful sense of space and use of natural light.